The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-23

reputation. Miss Mary Hammatt: COUSIN
Of Mr.. Edward Simmons, ana MISS Ms. MI
Nellie Lincoln, Mrs. Il. w. Jennison, MISS
Emma Webb and Miss M. Il. Merrlll as
teachers and artists Mrs. Milliken, eIayq1n
worker; Mrs. j. s.. Kicker and Mr.. J' r..
most accomplished Of those who are az pres
ent working in the city. Mrs. g. w: otet-
ems, formerly Of Bangor, now OF Boston, -
at present studying In Europe. She devoses
her time to flower painting and Ia TINS
branch Of art she ranks next TO Miss Hardy
Mr.. George Bradley, landscape artist, Is
now studying in Europe for the second time.
He is profile worker and destined 10 be
one Of the first artists In the State.
Miss Pettengill Of Brewer, Is 2 busy oil
landscape artist; Mrs. NJ. NJ. Whitney, q
water color landscape artist Of Brownville,
and Mr.. James Emery Of Bucksp0rts ma
rine artist; are all skillful In the various
branches of art to which they cOnhne them
selves. Mr.. +. III. Moses OF Bueksport, Is a
we'll known landscape painter. He paints In
a broad style with very good effect. Much
of his time has been spent studying AZ bos-
ton. One Of his best works Is owned by the
Bangor Art Association and now hangs In
the public library Of that city.
The work of Miss Dolly Smith OF Sears
port compares fayOrably with that Of the
best old school artists Of the State. 1t Is
noted for special attention TO detail. MISS
Smith deYotes the most Of her time to art In
which she takes great interest. Flowers
and landscapes are her favOrite studies.
Miss Mary A. Stockbridge Of Ellsworth, mas
produced many merit0rious oil flower ana
landscape works, and. although she does not
give her whole time to art, she has merited
much praise.
The name Of Mr.. Cloudman has long been
familiar 70 persons aeq9ralntea with o Inc nsI az
lives at Bethel, Is advanced In years ana as
portrait painter Of the old school he has won
considerable reputation. Mrs. Cloudman
is also an artist OF much merit.
Mr.. p. III. Holmes, who resides az Gardi-
ner, Is an ingenious man, besides being an
artist. Although he does not at present
give much time to painting, In the past many
landscapes Of merit have come from his
easel. He paints in broad style, and de-
lights in making his own picture frames IN
odd and original styles.
LEWISTON AND AUBURN.
The interest in art Is increasing at Lewis
ton and Auburn, and the Lewiston art store
Of II. B. Wardwell Is one OF the best In the
State. The ladies' Art Society OF Auburn Is
in a most fiourishing condition, and the Lew
iston Camera and Sketching Club Is most
enthusiasts association.
Mr.. ID. ID. Coombs Of Auburn Is TO be
eassed among the leading artists OF the
State. The writer spent a most pleasant
hour in the handsome studio Of Mr.. Co0mbs,
which Is situated on Lisbon street, Lewiston.
AS a cattle painter, Mr.. COombs has no equal
in Maine, and his landscapes have been
highly praised. When the Press reporter
visited his studio the artist was at work up
on a sketch made at Cape Small Point Cat
tie painting is his forte. Mr.. C0ombs says
that he cannot get as good pictures from
full-blOoded cattle as he can from mixed
breeds. The Jerseys are the best In express
sion and form, but the color Is not as good
as that Of some other breeds. During the
summer the astlst visits the pastures where
cattle are kept, and, after selecting the one
which he desires TO paint. an attendant
catches and holds it while sketch Is being
made. Sometimes the painting Is made
while the animal Is feeding or lying in the
pasture. Mr.. COOmbs, has probably done
more for art In Lewiston and Auburn than
any other person. He has lately started an
evening sketching class which Is new de-
parture for the two cities. The aims Of their
class tend to form the basis of a new sys-
tenn Of art which, II Is hoped, will result In
the establishment OF permanent art socie-
ty and give an impetus to the work which
has never heretofore, been known. Mr.:
CoOmbs has a large number Of pupils, and
his efforts In behalf Of the progress Of art
in the two cities are praiseworthy indeed.
Miss Lottie Buck. whose studio Is at her
most skilled flower painter Of Lewis
ton. She has studied with the best
flower artists in the United States
spending long time in New York and
Washington. Last winter was spent in
teaching at New York and Brooklyn. She
has lately completed four flower studies for
persons In New York and vicinity and is at
present working upon large lilac painting.
Miss Emma @. Jones has studio at No. .
College street, Lewiston, and has acquired
a considerable local reputation. She devotes
her whole time to teaching and painting.
Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Atwood and Mrs. Pull
sifer are the teachers who give their time to
art in Auburn.
One Of Names most skilled marine artists
Is Mr.. Frank StanwOOd Of Gorham. MIR.
Stanwood is familiar with the sea and with
vessels, having once been sailor, and his
paintings are correct. Besides being an arE
ist he is also a poet and some meritorfUhs
lines have come from his pen. AT present
Mr.. Stanwood is working on a very large
dock scene, an order for New York man.
The painting, which will be finished about
Christmas, represents the fish houses and
docked vessels at an early morning hour
when the water Is calm. The artist has
made the work his great study and 1t will
probably be one Of his best
Belfast is the home Of two artists who rank
among the most talented Of the State. Mr.. II.
l.. Woodcock, Of that plaee,is well known as
an oil landscape and still life painter. He
has studied and exhibited his works In Bos-
ton and takes great interest in art. Mr.
Woodcock does not spend his whole time In
painting but being possessed Of a fortune he
resorts to art as recreation. His still life
paintings have merited tie praise Of critics
and his landscapes are skillfully executed.
Mr.. II. A. Sanb0rn Is the second artist OF
Belfast to whom we had reference. His
whole time is given to his profession and his
paintings are mostly flowers and still life.
To speak Of the artists Of Maine who have
acquired even more than local reputation
and who find sale for their paintings In
other States would require volumes. There
are many OF ability who are coming rapidly
to the front and whose work compares fav-
orably with that of those whom we have
spoken Of as the leading artists Of Maine.
1t has been convenient in writing their arti-
Gle to speak OF the interest manifested In
art in the cities where the different leading
artists reside, and in so doing certain artists
have been named who are not to be cOnsid-
ta1aptQd than of othara of